ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Aug 29, 2025
11 recorded violations
Official wording
6.4(B)(1) - Cleaning- Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Observed dust on ceiling and grease on hood panels.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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6.1(M) - Outer Openings - Protected
Inspector’s notes
Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Large mesh screen observed near alternate grill line.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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5.1(B)(1) - Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures
Inspector’s notes
Plumbing system is not designed, constructed, and installed according to the Ohio building code. Two compartment sink plumbing replaced without plumbing permit. Two stalls in womens restroom not operational. No cold water at handwashing sink.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager
Inspector’s notes
No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
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5.1(G) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing facilities - Numbers and Capacities
Inspector’s notes
The food facility had an insufficient number of hand washing sinks necessary for their convenient use or a number fewer than what is mandated by the Ohio plumbing code. Observed no handwashing sink convenient to grill line.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
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6.4(A) - Repairing
Inspector’s notes
The physical facilities were not maintained in good repair. Observed drip from ceiling in salad prep area.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
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6.1(I)(1) - Light bulbs - protective shielding
Inspector’s notes
Light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant in required areas. Unshielded bulbs observed in area adjacent to dishwashing area. Per PIC, facility has new shatter proof fixtures to put in.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
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4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Inspector’s notes
Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Observed gaps in hood panels. Observed water at bottom of bar refrigerator.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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3701-21-03 - Approval of Facility Layout and Equipment Specifications
Inspector’s notes
Facility constructed, remodeled, or equipment installed without prior written approval from the licensor. Griddle was added. No specifications were received.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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5.3(C) - Backflow Prevention
Inspector’s notes
An indirect connection as specified by the Ohio Plumbing Code was not provided between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. Observed no air gap on three compartment sink used as culinary sink. PIC said colander would be used until air gap is provided.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
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5.4(F)(1) - Outdoor Receptacles
Inspector’s notes
Outdoor refuse containers do not have tight fitting lids, doors, or covers. Observed no lids on dumpsters.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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